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Arthur MacArthur Jr. (June 2, 1845 – September 5, 1912) was a lieutenant general of the United States Army. He became the military Governor-General of the American-occupied Philippines in 1900; his term ended a year later due to clashes with the civilian governor, future- U.S. President William Howard Taft .
Learn about the life and achievements of Arthur MacArthur, Jr., who fought in the Civil War, won the Medal of Honor, and became a lieutenant general. Read how he led the 24th Wisconsin at Missionary Ridge and Franklin, and how his son Douglas followed in his footsteps.
14 Mac 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Arthur MacArthur Jr., a Union officer who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of Missionary Ridge. Discover how he became the "Boy Colonel" and a prominent figure in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War.
Arthur MacArthur Jr. was a lieutenant general of the United States Army. He became the military Governor-General of the American-occupied Philippines in 1900; his term ended a year later due to clashes with the civilian governor, future-U.S. President William Howard Taft.
U.S. Army First Lieutenant & Adjutant Arthur MacArthur Jr. was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the U.S. Civil War.
Arthur MacArthur, Jr., “The Boy Colonel,” was a novelty in the Union Army. He had enlisted in the 24th Wisconsin Infantry regiment underage at the beginning of the war, but had already made an impressive name for himself.
When the Civil War broke out, Arthur MacArthur was living in Wisconsin. On August 4, 1862, his father managed to secure Arthur MacArthur Jr a commission as a first lieutenant of the 24th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Arthur was also the regiment’s adjutant.
